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Associate Acoustic Signature Analyst

Winfrith Newburgh
Posted 20 days ago
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            Package:  Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID:    SF20169

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting edge defence technology to ground breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as an Associate Acoustic Signature Analyst at our Winfrith site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role: As an Associate Acoustic Signature Analyst, you join a high performing team of engineers, scientists, and data analysts in the Range Analysis & Maritime Signatures group, specialising in Underwater Acoustics.

Day-to-day, you will function as an Acoustic Signature Analyst providing professional advice and guidance to customers on underwater acoustic related issues/defects in the hear of a company recognised for excellence in research and development.

Your responsibilities will include:

Continually developing novel/improved approaches to conducting analysis and reporting of acoustic signatures Working to ensure that all customer requirements are delivered according to the specified quality, cost and time requirements. Providing technical leadership for acoustic signature and investment related projects, and technical assistance to large scale, high complexity projects with which you are tasked. Interfacing with other teams within QinetiQ, Royal Navy, MOD, and other companies Working in compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental and Security requirements

Essential experience of the Associate Acoustic Signature Analyst: 

Previous experience using modern computing programming languages/software packages A Fundamental understanding of the physics relating to underwater sound propagation Previous experience demonstrating a strong work ethic and enthusiasm for team working The ability to approach data analysis with a logical and methodical approach Excellent communication skills both verbal and written The ability to be self-motivated and perform well in pressurised environments

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Essential qualifications for the Associate Acoustic Signature Analyst:

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We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you. 

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Winfrith site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. The flexibility to work at a variety of different locations within the UK and abroad is essential.  Why Join QinetiQ? As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges. 

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

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Our Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process: We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels value, heard and supported.  If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which mean factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum. UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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Skills

Underwater Acoustics
Acoustic Signature Analysis
Data Analysis
Programming Languages
Underwater Sound Propagation
Technical Leadership
Communication Skills
Logical Approach
Methodical Approach
Project Management

Location

Winfrith Newburgh, England, United Kingdom

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